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Bridges to Baccalaureate

The Bridging Arizona Native American Students to Bachelor’s Degrees (Bridges) at Coconino Community College (CCC) is a two-semester program, with the opportunity of summer research work at Northern Arizona University (NAU), designed to offer tribal community college students the opportunity to get hands on laboratory experience and enhance their knowledge about the biomedical-related scientific fields. The program consists of individual projects and responsibilities in which the students will learn to collaborate with a faculty mentor and other students in a research setting. This two-semester program gives students the opportunity to develop their laboratory and scientific skill set while attending the community college. The program is funded through a National Institutes of Health (NIH) 5-year grant.

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Aaron Tabor is an adjunct faculty member at Coconino Community College and Northern Arizona University as well as the B2B program coordinator. His prior education includes a Bachelor’s of Science, pre-health emphasis from Northern Arizona University, Masters of Science certificate in clinical pathology from The University of Massachusetts- Lowell, Master of Science in Biology from Northern Arizona University, he is currently in the process of finishing his dissertation/Doctorial Degree on the use of Platelet-Rich-Plasma for acute and chronic wound healing. He has a strong passion for educating others and loves the ideals and values of the “Bridges” program. He encourages all who are remotely interested in the sciences to apply for this great program! If you would like to set-up an in-person meeting regarding the Bridges program please do not hesitate to contact Aaron at Aaron.Tabor@coconino.edu.

Brittney Hornsby attends Coconino Community College, where she also works to daily assist staff, students, and faculty. Her major is in Pre Health Careers, which she plans to use to pursue a BSN at Arizona State University. With her degree, she plans to continue her journey of discovering and applying the strengths of her talents and passions to those in need of care, comfort, hope, and inspiration at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “I chose this career because I followed my heart, I love helping those in need and especially children. With both these traits along with many others I believe I can improve the quality of life for many and change the world one patient at a time. I am ready to shine” she states. Brittney joined the Bridges to Baccalaureate Program because it provided her with the opportunities to progress and gain valuable knowledge and experience. Brittney believes that making a difference does not solely depend on your experience or knowledge but rather knowing the needs of the patient and following your heart to an occupation can make all the difference.

Tiffani Becenti attends Coconino Community College as a sophomore. Tiffani is currently pursuing her AA in Business. Soon as she finishes she was to attend Northern Arizona University for her Bachelor of Science in Business administration and minor in Indigenous studies at the W.A. Franke College of Business. Tiffani also passionate about biological science and joined the Bridges 2 Baccalaureate (B2B) Program because it provides opportunities to gain laboratory experience, work under experienced professors, and collaborate with peers sharing similar interests and aspirations. The opportunity to get hands on laboratory experience and enhance their knowledge about the biology-related scientific fields.

Phyllis Coochyamptewq Talley

Phyllis Coochyamptewa-Talley is currently attending Coconino Community College pursuing a degree in Pre-Forensic Chemistry and Criminalistics with a minor in Biology. While taking classes, Phyllis joined the Bridges to Baccalaureate program. This program gives Native American students the opportunity to get hands on experience and enhances their knowledge in biomedical-related scientific fields. Phyllis hopes that the Bridges to baccalaureate program will give her a more in depth knowledge and experience in forensic laboratory techniques. When she completes her degree, she hopes to better her community.

Adam Bradley attends Coconino Community College. He will transfer to Northern Arizona University as a Junior for the Fall-2014 Semester to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Computer Information Systems degree at The W.A. Franke College of Business. Adam is also passionate about biological science and joined the Bridges 2 Baccalaureate (B2B) Program because it provides opportunities to gain laboratory experience, work under experienced professors, and collaborate with peers sharing similar interests and aspirations. “The B2B Program strengthens goal setting and conducting research. We can engage in current scientific studies and identify areas where we want to help improve life” says Adam. Adam believes humans and technology are capable of great achievements. He wants to use education to unite his interests by developing software geared toward science research and business systems.

Eleanor Miller attends Coconino Community College as a sophomore. Eleanor is currently seeking her nursing degree at CCC. Once she completes her RN she plans on transferring to NAU for studies in forensics. Eleanor plans on taking her skill set back to her people of the Hopi Reservation for working on “cold-cases”. Eleanor joined the B2B program in the summer of 2013 at NAU because it provided opportunities for her to learn about the biosciences.